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Oregon

Stopgap Columbia River Treaty leaves U.S. with more electricity, trickier flood management

December 22, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Stopgap Columbia River Treaty leaves U.S. with more electricity, trickier flood management

by Henry Brannan, Washington State StandardDecember 22, 2024 A stopgap update to the 60-year-old Columbia River Treaty between the U.S. and Canada upends flood control and hydropower across the river basin. The U.S. Department of […]

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Washington

Boehnke bill seeks to free Washington from California vehicle emissions rules

December 22, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Boehnke bill seeks to free Washington from California vehicle emissions rules

OLYMPIA…Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, the new Republican leader on the Senate Environment, Energy and Technology Committee, has introduced a bill ahead of the 2025 legislative session that aims to separate Washington from California’s vehicle-emission standards. […]

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Sports

Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94

December 22, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points and tied a career high with 10 blocks as the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 114-94 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. […]

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Oddities

The grass is always greener, but these parents wish Santa wasn’t

December 21, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The grass is always greener, but these parents wish Santa wasn’t

Even Santa Claus can’t escape the wrath of the fashion police. According to the New York Post, parents were disappointed when they took their kids to see jolly ol’ Saint Nick at the Bloomingdale’s in New […]

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Lifestyle

Why your morning coffee’s more valuable than ever

December 21, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Why your morning coffee’s more valuable than ever

Enjoy your morning cup of joe, because chances are it’s costing you more than ever.  That’s because coffee beans are hitting record high prices not seen in nearly 50 years, after difficult growing seasons among […]

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What is the explosion at the end of a star's life cycle called?

The massive explosion at the end of a star's life is called a supernova, a cataclysmic event where a star briefly outshines its entire galaxy, releasing immense energy and scattering heavy elements into space, leaving behind either a neutron star or a black hole. 

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What is a wallaby?

A wallaby is a small to medium-sized marsupial from Australia and New Guinea, closely related to kangaroos but generally smaller, known for its powerful hind legs for hopping, a balancing tail, and a pouch (marsupium) for carrying young. They're herbivorous, come in various types like brush, rock, and hare wallabies, and are classified by their habitat, thriving in forests, scrublands, and rocky terrains. 

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What is the common term for an injury to the neck caused by a jerk of the head?

The common term for a neck injury caused by a sudden, forceful jerk of the head (forward and backward) is whiplash, which involves stretching or tearing of neck muscles and ligaments, often from car accidents or falls.

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What city boasted the world's first subway line?

London, England, boasts the world's first subway line, known as the London Underground or "the Tube" (or "underground railway"), which opened on January 10, 1863, running steam locomotives between Paddington and Farringdon Street. This revolutionary system, initially using steam-powered trains in cut-and-cover tunnels, paved the way for modern urban underground transport. 

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What is the most populous bird in the world?

The most populous bird in the world is the Domestic Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus), with populations numbering in the tens of billions (around 22-26 billion), far exceeding any wild bird.

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